You are ready to become the practitioner people trust when nothing else has worked.
A relationship-centered path for becoming a skilled, compassionate yoga therapist. One grounded in Yoga, Ayurveda, clinical application and meaningful mentorship.
Applications are reviewed year-round. We thoughtfully select up to 12 new students each trimester.
IAYT Accredited Program
Serving growth in the field of yoga therapy since 2009.
1000 Hour Yoga Therapy Training
Integrative, Holistic, Trauma-Sensitive.
6 Integrated Pillars, Mentoring, and Business Development
Asynchonous and Life-Streamed
Up to 12 Students per Cohort.
Intimate and Intentional.
Welcome.
Yoga therapy is one of the most meaningful and rewarding professional paths I know. It asks us to study deeply, practice courageously, and learn to meet each person with curiosity rather than assumptions.
At Sattva, you will study yoga therapy and Ayurveda as living systems of healing. You will learn through personal practice, experiential training, mentoring, clinical application, and the support of a community that values both depth and ease.
It is an honor to walk this path with you.
—Dani Wasson, Founder and Program Director
What You Will Be Prepared to Do
Imagine meeting each person as a whole human being.
Through Sattva yoga therapy, you will learn to:
✨ Assess individual needs through the integrated lenses of yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic relationship.
✨ Create personalized practices using movement, breath, meditation, mantra, mudra, restorative yoga, and Yoga Nidra.
✨ Support individuals, groups, and specialized populations within your training and professional scope.
✨ Apply clinical reasoning, document client progress, and collaborate responsibly with other care professionals.
✨ Develop an ethical, sustainable yoga therapy profession as a first or complementary career.
Is Sattva Yoga Therapy Right for You?
This program is designed for:
Yoga teachers ready to move beyond general group classes and develop therapeutic assessment, adaptation, and client-care skills.
Medical and mental health professionals who want to responsibly integrate yoga therapy into an existing professional framework.
Educators, coaches, and wellness professionals seeking a whole-person approach grounded in yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic relationship.
Purpose-driven practitioners who feel called toward a meaningful first or second career centered on healing, service, and connection.
You may be a strong fit if you value embodied learning, meaningful mentorship, personal practice, professional responsibility, and a close learning community.
Admission Prerequisites
Applicants entering the professional yoga therapy pathway should have:
A 200-hour yoga teacher certification or approved equivalent
At least one year of personal yoga practice
At least one year of teaching experience, which may be completed concurrently where permitted
Readiness to participate in a rigorous, three-year professional training
Need foundational yoga teacher training? Ask us about the appropriate Pranayoga pathway before applying.
The Sattva Six-Pillar Approach to Embodied Yoga Therapy
Six Integrated Pillars. One Whole-Person Path.
The Sattva curriculum moves through six integrated pillars, weaving yoga, Ayurveda, therapeutic relationship, modern research, and clinical application into one complete professional pathway.
Embody with Ease
Yoga Therapies
Explore restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, mantra, pranayama, mudra, and subtle practices that support regulation, resilience, and ease.
Nurturing Relationships
Therapeutic Relationships and Practices
Develop the presence, communication, ethics, and adaptive skills needed to support individuals and specialized populations with compassion.
Aligned Intention
Anatomy and Physiology
Apply functional anatomy, structural yoga therapy, therapeutic assessment, and pain science to support mobility, stability, strength, and ease.
Empowering Engagement
Yoga Psychology
Explore compassionate, embodied approaches to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and the relationship between mind, nervous system, and lived experience.
Elegant Evaluation
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy
Learn to recognize whole-person patterns and apply Ayurvedic principles to assessment, practice design, daily rhythms, and the movement between health and imbalance.
Prospering Professions
Business Development and Clinical Integration
Bring your learning into practice through business education, supervised clinical work, mentoring, case documentation, and professional development.
Discover what’s possible. Apply today.
Applications are reviewed year-round, and we thoughtfully select up to 12 new students each trimester.
1. Apply
Tell us about your background, experience, and vision for yoga therapy.
2. Receive a Thoughtful Review
Our admissions team reviews your readiness, prerequisites, goals, and program fit.
3. Connect if Needed
Qualified applicants may be invited to a personal conversation to clarify questions and ensure mutual fit.
4. Enroll and Begin the Bridge
After acceptance, complete your Participant Agreement and first tuition payment. You will receive onboarding guidance and begin the Bridge to Yoga Therapy.
5. Enter Your First Pillar
After completing your bridge requirements, enter your first available curriculum pillar—typically within approximately 1–3 months of enrollment.
Sattva offers the depth of an established professional training within a learning community where you can feel known, supported, and connected to the purpose behind your work.
✧ Established and Professionally Grounded
Founded in 2009, Pranayoga is one of the first established IAYT-accredited yoga therapy schools, with a curriculum informed by clinical experience dating to 2007.
✧ Small Cohorts and Meaningful Mentorship
We welcome up to 12 new students each trimester, creating space for personal guidance, thoughtful feedback, and relationships that grow throughout your journey.
✧ A Whole-Person Approach
Traditional yoga, Ayurveda, therapeutic relationship, modern research, and clinical application are woven together through six integrated pillars.
✧ Embodied, Trauma-Sensitive Learning
You will learn through personal practice, skills labs, retreats, mentoring, reflection, and clinical application—developing the presence to meet each person with compassion, curiosity, and respect for their agency.
✧ Flexibility with Connection
Begin with the Bridge to Yoga Therapy and enter your first available pillar after completing your bridge requirements. Most learning experiences are recorded and stored in the classroom, while synchronous mentoring keeps you connected and supported.
✧ Preparation for Professional Practice
Your complete 1,000-hour pathway includes clinical development, mentoring, business education, printed manuals, an online practice library, and the Sattva Book Club—supporting you as you grow into an ethical, confident, and sustainable yoga therapy profession.
Accredited, Recognized, and Rooted in Professional Practice
Pranayoga Institute is an IAYT-accredited school and Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School offering professional education in yoga therapy, yoga, and holistic health.
“The Sattva Yoga Therapy program was a meaningful part of my professional journey. The training brought together the depth of traditional yoga with a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to therapeutic practice. I graduated with greater knowledge and confidence, along with a deeper appreciation for the art of truly seeing and supporting each individual. The faculty and community created an environment that encouraged both professional and personal growth, and I am deeply grateful to have been part of it.”
Amber - Yoga Therapist
“As an educator, I truly appreciate the thought, care, and work behind this extraordinary program. PranaYoga has created a deeply immersive yet flexible experience that honors the roots of yoga therapy while meeting diverse learners where they are. The integration of virtual and in-person learning, the thoughtful scaffolding, the adaptability, and the warmth are all beautifully designed. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of this community.”
My path into yoga began while studying Health and Wellness, where I discovered that healing extends far beyond the absence of disease. Yoga became a framework for understanding the relationship...
Kelli discovered yoga while navigating the pressures of executive leadership, stress, anxiety, and depression. Her experience transformed yoga from a personal practice into a calling to support others. Kelli mentors students after...
Dani Wasson
E-RYT500, C-IAYT, NAMA
Founder of PranaYoga, Creator of Somatic Vinyasa Yoga Therapy, Author, Yoga Therapist, and Ayurveda Wellness Counselor
Dani “Pranavani” is the founder of PranaYoga and the visionary behind the Somatic Vinyasa Yoga Therapy...
Brett Caroline Matzke, C-IAYT is a Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach with a deep reverence for nature, movement, and lifelong learning. She completed her Yoga Therapy training through the PranaYoga Institute...
Georgia has guided clients in movement, mindfulness, yoga, and the healing arts for more than two decades. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and brings extensive training...
From Learning to Clinical Application
The clinical phase is where knowledge becomes professional skill.
Your 180 hours of clinical development include:
A minimum of 100 individual client-contact hours
Up to 50 hours of group facilitation
30 hours of mentoring, including individual and synchronous group mentoring
At least 10 completed case studies
Two group series with different populations
Observation, mentor feedback, and verified observer forms
Long-form charting designed to support reflective learning and clinical reasoning
Required clinical training and program-provided mentoring are included in tuition. There is no separate required clinical mentoring fee.
One Clear Investment in Your Complete Training
Tuition includes:
The complete six-pillar, 1,000-hour curriculum
Required clinical training
Program-provided individual and group mentoring
One scheduled opportunity to attend each required course synchronously
Printed program manuals mailed by the Institute
The online yoga therapy practice library
The quarterly Sattva Book Club
Faculty guidance and competency-based assessment
Final program certification after all requirements are completed
There is no separate enrollment deposit or required clinical mentoring fee.
Required or recommended books purchased from outside vendors, travel, lodging, meals, optional retreats or trainings, and elective synchronous course retakes are not included unless expressly stated.
Tuition and Payment Options
Enroll by November 1, 2026
Current comprehensive tuition: $14,184 Contact admissions for current payment-plan options.
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Tuition Payment Options
Pay in full: $15,400
Annual plan: Three annual payments of $5,133 — $15,399 total
Monthly plan: 36 monthly payments of $428 — $15,408 total
Current tuition is secured after the student has been accepted, signed the Participant Agreement, and submitted the first tuition payment by November 1, 2026. An inquiry, brochure download, admissions conversation, or application alone does not secure tuition.
Graduates may choose to continue learning and connecting through the Sattva Collective, our optional continuing-education and professional community for yoga therapists and aligned practitioners.
The Collective offers ongoing education, practice resources, professional reflection, community gatherings, and support for continuing to embody and develop your work.
The Sattva Collective is an optional, separately priced graduate offering and is not included in program tuition.
